By the time you all read this, I’ll probably be on day four or five because of the way the editorial calendar is scheduled here at NellieBellie. But, does it really matter? One, four, or five all seem like they would be relatively difficult to take social media out of.
At least for me.
I can make excuses all day long about how my line of work requires me to stay in touch with social media and all the comments, likes, messages, and stuff. But it’s bull. Don’t believe a word I say.
Sure, there is some truth to it. I do have more interaction in the digital world than your average person might. But I sure as heck know how to draw out every. single. minute. I can. I’m a pro at reading everything on my timeline-twice. And finding “cool articles” in places that I can’t possibly remember where I got them.
The other day I caught myself looking through feeds, comments, and stuff for the hundreth time that day. What I was looking for? Couldn’t tell you. All I know is that I’m drawn to head back to social media when I’m bored and just scroll. And I’ll keep doing it again and again without thought.
Okay, not even when I’m bored. When I’m tired. Or frustrated. Or procrastinating.
Heck…even when I’m not.
I will scroll through my Facebook feed as if my life depends on it. I’m going to die if I don’t. No really. Probably from the plague, or something :).
Anyways, the other day after I caught myself for the crazy zillionth time I paused and had a heart to heart with myself. We did some honest talking. And decided to try something new. An experiment of sorts.
What would happen if I drastically limit my social media use. And schedule times to use it for work? What if I remove the apps off my phone and force myself to use my computer during work hours for “work social media use”?
What would happen if I did this for a month. What would happen if I didn’t scroll endlessly. Or look at Instagram feeds without commenting. Or scrolled through Twitter to see “what was happening”.
LET’S FIND OUT, SHALL WE?
For a month I’m going to use social media in a very limited way. I’ve scheduled times to update social media and connect with my readers that use it to read and communicate with me (that’s valuable to me!). Everything else… gone. EEEEEEK!
I KNOW that I’m going to go a bit crazy. Probably like sugar withdrawl, I’m thinking. I’ll let you know.
In any case… wish me llluuucccckkkk!!
(and if any of you have tried this… give me advice, will ya! Cause even as I write this my fingers are itching to grab my phone. STaaaaHHHP me!)